In the 1870s, travelling carpet salesmen in the UK were a part of a burgeoning trade network that catered to both urban and rural areas. These salesmen, often referred to as “hawkers” or “commercial travelers,” played a crucial role in distributing goods, including carpets, to a wide range of customers. Key Aspects of a TravellingContinueContinue reading “Commercial Travellers”
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Egginton
Egginton, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Derbyshire, UK, boasts a rich history that stretches back over a millennium. Mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as “Eghintune,” the village was initially a small settlement dominated by agriculture. The name is believed to derive from an Old English term meaning “the farmstead ofContinueContinue reading “Egginton”
William Forster Shaw
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Walter John Boden Radford
His father John Boden Radford came from Egginton, Derbyshire, England. Walter died in New Zealand. Walter John Bowden Radford was born on a chilly October day in 1859 in Marylebone, London. The bustling streets of the city were a stark contrast to the quiet village of Egginton where his father, John Boden Radford, had beenContinueContinue reading “Walter John Boden Radford”
Stepping Through Time 